20-06-2013 дата публикации
Номер: US20130157003A1
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Devices with one or more internal flexibility sipes, such as slits, to provide improved flexibility, improved cushioning to absorb shock and/or shear forces, and improved stability. An internal sipe is formed by at least a portion of two opposing internal surfaces that can move relative to each other in a sliding sideways motion. Siped devices can be used in most existing products, including footwear; orthotics; athletic, occupational and medical equipment and apparel; padding and cushioning, such as for equipment or tool handles, as well as furniture; balls; tires; and other structural or support elements in mechanical, architectural, or other products. 146-. (canceled)47. A device with one or more internal flexibility sipes and located within one of a helmet , a ball , a tire , a wheel , a breast implant , a structural or mechanical element , a golf club , an artificial spinal disk , apparel , a glove , a bandage , tape , a computer , a computer component , a semiconductor microchip , furniture , a cushion , a wire cable , a building , a house , an architectural or mechanical component including a beam or strut , a knee brace , a torso brace , a body brace other than a knee or torso brace , a transportation vehicle , a sports racquet , a wireless electronic controller , a wireless device other than an electronic controller , an unpowered tool , a powered tool , a bicycle , a cell phone , footwear and an orthotic , said device comprising:at least a first surface;at least a second surface; and wherein said internal sipe is formed by at least an internal portion of said first surface and at least an internal portion of said second surface; and', 'said first and second internal surface portions forming said internal sipe oppose each other and can move relative to each other in a sliding motion; and', 'wherein said device is located within one of a helmet, a ball, a tire, a wheel, a breast implant, a structural or mechanical element, a golf club, an artificial spinal ...
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